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My garden is very similar to yours, not helped by being at the bottom of a valley next to a river. I've approached it using the no dig method, burying the ground in much more free draining compost...
My garden is very similar to yours, not helped by being at the bottom of a valley next to a river. I've approached it using the no dig method, burying the ground in much more free draining compost and woodchip, and growing in that. Depending on the severity of your situation it may take some...
My garden is very similar to yours, not helped by being at the bottom of a valley next to a river. I've approached it using the no dig method, burying the ground in much more free draining compost and woodchip, and growing in that. Depending on...
My garden is very similar to yours, not helped by being at the bottom of a valley next to a river. I've approached it using the no dig method, burying the ground in much more free draining compost...
kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026, NEW Gardeners !
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Neil Clements
Feb 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Evening all, new here
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just knocking weeds off of the vegetable garden with a hoe on a warm summer day. I'm not sure I'd enjoy it as...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just knocking weeds off of the vegetable garden with a hoe...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just...
Neil Clements, Jan 29, 2026 at 6:18 PM, New Members Introduction ... 2
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Neil Clements
Feb 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
A year or two back there were diversion signs at a crossroads near our village on the border of two counties. As the county highways depts don't talk to each other they hadn't coordinated their...
A year or two back there were diversion signs at a crossroads near our village on the border of two counties. As the county highways depts don't talk to each other they hadn't coordinated their roadwork schedules so there were four diversion signs at the crossroads point in the four different...
A year or two back there were diversion signs at a crossroads near our village on the border of two counties. As the county highways depts don't talk to each other they hadn't coordinated their roadwork schedules so there were four diversion...
A year or two back there were diversion signs at a crossroads near our village on the border of two counties. As the county highways depts don't talk to each other they hadn't coordinated their...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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shiney
Feb 4, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
A very good morning one and all. It is very 'brrrrrrr' here this morning with warnings of ice and snow! Deep joy as I am meeting a friend at the GC this morning for cake and coffee. I might have...
A very good morning one and all. It is very 'brrrrrrr' here this morning with warnings of ice and snow! Deep joy as I am meeting a friend at the GC this morning for cake and coffee. I might have to have a mooch as well. @Ergates, I did smile at your description of the anorak - been there and...
A very good morning one and all. It is very 'brrrrrrr' here this morning with warnings of ice and snow! Deep joy as I am meeting a friend at the GC this morning for cake and coffee. I might have to have a mooch as well. @Ergates, I did smile at...
A very good morning one and all. It is very 'brrrrrrr' here this morning with warnings of ice and snow! Deep joy as I am meeting a friend at the GC this morning for cake and coffee. I might have...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 33 34 35
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Ladybird4
Feb 4, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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Slow pages
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 5 6 7
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pete
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
When I came home yesterday evening it 0c and raining but the rain has now stopped and we are at 4C. No rain forecast today, tree surgeons due here today , but forecast to rain every day for the...
When I came home yesterday evening it 0c and raining but the rain has now stopped and we are at 4C. No rain forecast today, tree surgeons due here today , but forecast to rain every day for the next fortnight.
When I came home yesterday evening it 0c and raining but the rain has now stopped and we are at 4C. No rain forecast today, tree surgeons due here today , but forecast to rain every day for the next fortnight.
When I came home yesterday evening it 0c and raining but the rain has now stopped and we are at 4C. No rain forecast today, tree surgeons due here today , but forecast to rain every day for the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 52 53 54
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shiney
Feb 4, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM, Photo Competitions
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Love my chicken
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Onion growing 2026
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening
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burnie
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
My flowerbeds would all become compost heaps as we have so much. We also get leaves from the golf course, but I do return those. I have a pampas grass that is bashed to bits and needs a good chop....
My flowerbeds would all become compost heaps as we have so much. We also get leaves from the golf course, but I do return those. I have a pampas grass that is bashed to bits and needs a good chop. I would love to set fire to it as Shiney once suggested , but the fence and neighbour's hedge...
My flowerbeds would all become compost heaps as we have so much. We also get leaves from the golf course, but I do return those. I have a pampas grass that is bashed to bits and needs a good chop. I would love to set fire to it as Shiney once...
My flowerbeds would all become compost heaps as we have so much. We also get leaves from the golf course, but I do return those. I have a pampas grass that is bashed to bits and needs a good chop....
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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cactus_girl
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Allotment Boy
Feb 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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eatenbyweasels
Feb 3, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I had a look at the Jurassic Plants website yesterday after reading Adam's post. (Rainy February days can be quite dangerous for the bank balance. ) I had never heard of almost every plant on...
I had a look at the Jurassic Plants website yesterday after reading Adam's post. (Rainy February days can be quite dangerous for the bank balance. ) I had never heard of almost every plant on there! Made me feel like a gardening newbie, back to the days when I would stroll round a garden...
I had a look at the Jurassic Plants website yesterday after reading Adam's post. (Rainy February days can be quite dangerous for the bank balance. ) I had never heard of almost every plant on there! Made me feel like a gardening newbie, back...
I had a look at the Jurassic Plants website yesterday after reading Adam's post. (Rainy February days can be quite dangerous for the bank balance. ) I had never heard of almost every plant on...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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ViewAhead
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:08 AM
YouTube mega thread
Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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NigelJ
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 4 5 6
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Michael Hewett
Feb 3, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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programmes to watch
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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cactus_girl
Feb 3, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 11 12 13
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Ladybird4
Feb 4, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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All you want to know about hedgehogs....
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
Spruce, Dec 3, 2013, Wildlife Corner ... 15 16 17
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Mike's Evolving Garden
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi...
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi will be a good garden explorer. It's always fun seeing them exploring for the first time.
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi will be a good garden explorer. It's always fun...
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi...
Michael Hewett, Mar 11, 2023, Members Gallery ... 10 11 12
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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Where to go and what can I expect
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 3 4 5
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Plantminded
Feb 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Red robin in a pot
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone and are quite convincing. Avoid the faux lead material though, it doesn’t last more than a couple of...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone and are quite convincing. Avoid the faux lead...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone...
Julie2709, Jan 31, 2026 at 1:56 PM, Container Gardening
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Plantminded
Feb 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM

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